About the Communication Disorders Department

School of Health Sciences and Education: Communication Disorders Department

The faculty in our Communications Disorder (CMDS) program are active teacher-scholars who work collaboratively with students in and out of the classroom. Teaching and advising are the program’s highest priorities, and CMDS majors receive preferred registration for major required classes so that they graduate on time. CMDS students become accustomed to doing their best work among a group of highly motivated peers, in a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages collaboration and mutual support.

Mission and Strategic Plan

CMDS Undergraduate MissionThe mission of the communication disorders undergraduate program is to mentor students of strong academic ability and character and to establish in them a commitment to life long learning and interest in the complex and diverse process of communication. Through the program’s emphasis on typical and atypical speech, language, and hearing, students gain knowledge, skills, and values that foster their individual growth as well as a passion for contributing to society and improving the lives of others.

CMDS Graduate Program MissionThe mission of the Master of Arts in Communication Disorders program is to prepare speech-language pathologists who will serve all people with communication disorders. The program provides students who have a strong foundation in liberal arts and sciences with advanced academic, research, and clinical opportunities designed to help them acquire professional knowledge, skills, and values consistent with excellence in the field.

CMDS Strategic Plan 2014-2019
The strategic plan for the CMDS programs is regularly reviewed by the university and updated by the CMDS department faculty. It can be viewed here.

The Truman Communication Disorders Department will host a Graduate Student Open House from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 4 in the Health Sciences Building 2203. All prospective students interested in pursuing a master’s degree in communication disorders from Truman are invited to attend. Information regarding the CMDS graduate program, the profession, employment opportunities and funding for […]

The Office of Student Research will be accepting Grants-In-Aid-of-Scholarship and Research (GIASR) applications for research and creative scholarship to be conducted during the fall 2017 semester. All disciplines are invited to participate. The purpose of these grants is to promote a culture of research and scholarship at Truman while providing flexibility to accommodate different research […]